Memory Loss: A Webliography

Abstract

Memory loss is often the failure, or inability, to recall past events or knowledge. The loss of memory can be partial or total. The facets of memory loss encompass forgetfulness, amnesia, impaired memory, and total loss of memory. Forgetfulness is generally mild and is experienced by almost everyone at some point during life. Amnesia is complete loss of memories, such as name and personal history. Most memory loss occurs as part of the normal aging process, but memory loss may also occur because of mild cognitive impairment, medication or brain damage following disease or trauma. This article will introduce conditions contributing to memory loss and useful resources which may provide needed support.

KEYWORDS:

• Memory
• memory loss
• mild cognitive impairment
• dementia
• Alzheimer’s disease